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Real Estate Associate Attorney

$260k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded national firm.

Location(s): Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C.

About the Role
We are partnering with a nationally recognized firm to identify a Real Estate Associate with 3–5 years of experience handling general real estate transactions. The ideal candidate has strong foundational experience in purchase and sale transactions, joint ventures, and financing matters , along with immediately transferable skills from a large or mid-sized law firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and manage complex real estate transactions from inception through closing.

  • Conduct targeted legal research and analysis to support deal strategy.

  • Draft and review transactional documents, including contracts, joint venture agreements, financing documents, and related correspondence.

  • Collaborate with partners, associates, and business teams on deal execution.

  • Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm protocols.

  • Participate in professional development, firm initiatives, and pro bono opportunities.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited, nationally recognized law school.

  • 3–5 years of real estate transactional experience.

  • Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Admitted to practice in the state of one of the firm’s listed offices.

Compensation
The expected hiring range is $260,000–$365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. A full benefits package is included.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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